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The New York Attorney General's Office has launched a civil rights investigation into the Oswego County Sheriff's Department. The probe focuses on the department's immigration enforcement practices and its collaboration with federal immigration officials. Allegations have surfaced that the sheriff's office engaged in racial profiling by stopping Hispanic drivers for minor violations and subsequently handing them over to Border Patrol agents.
The investigation follows a report by Syracuse.com, which highlighted these aggressive enforcement actions and raised concerns about potential civil rights violations. According to the report, the actions of the sheriff's office have drawn significant criticism from community members and civil rights advocates.
In response to the investigation, the Oswego County Sheriff's Department has stated that it will fully cooperate and provide all requested documents to the Attorney General's Office. The department has faced scrutiny for its methods and the impact they may have on the community.
As the investigation unfolds, it is expected to shed light on the practices of the sheriff's office and determine whether any civil rights were violated. The outcome of the investigation could lead to changes in how immigration enforcement is conducted in the county.